Writing Algebraic Expressions: Key Terms and Techniques

The video tutorial from Mumu Math explains how to write algebraic expressions by understanding and using key mathematical keywords. It covers the translation of English terms into mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate how these keywords are applied in forming algebraic expressions, emphasizing the importance of word order in subtraction.

Why is it important to know keywords when writing algebraic expressions?

• They help in translating English to math language.

• They are not important at all.

• They make the expressions look fancy.

• They are used to solve equations directly.

Which keyword indicates an addition operation?

• Times

• Per

• Less than

• Increased by

What does the keyword 'less than' signify in an algebraic expression?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

Which of the following is NOT a keyword for addition?

• Total

• Combined together

• Difference of

• Increased by

Which keyword is commonly used to indicate multiplication?

• Combined together

• Out of

• Difference of

• Product of

What does the keyword 'per' usually indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

Which of the following keywords would indicate an equal sign in an algebraic equation?

• Increased by

• Gives

• Times

• Less than

How would you write the expression for 'the sum of five and X'?

• 5 / X

• 5 + X

• 5 * X

• 5 - X

In the expression '5 less than a number', what does the word 'than' do?

• Indicates division

• Indicates multiplication

• Reverses the order of subtraction

• Indicates addition

How would you write the expression for '24 per 3 acres'?

• 24 + 3

• 24 - 3

• 24 / 3

• 24 * 3